Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Huawei,
a leading global information and communications technology (ICT)
solutions provider, today unveiled two new additions to its MediaPad
range of devices and its first wearable device at GSMA Mobile World
Congress (MWC) 2014. With the HUAWEI MediaPad X1,the
world’s slimmest 7-inch LTE Cat4-enabled all-in-one phablet, HUAWEI
TalkBand
B1,
the perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ companion, and
HUAWEI MediaPad M1, the 8-inch entertainment powerhouse, Huawei makes
a life without boundaries possible for more people in more places
around the world.

“We’re
really excited to unveil our new 4G LTE devices which mark a
significant step in bringing a truly connected life within reach. Our
new MediaPads, together with HUAWEI TalkBand B1, deliver the
essential pillars of happiness – health, connection to family,
contact with friends, and access to work - without boundaries,”
said Richard Yu, Chief Executive Officer, Huawei Consumer Business
Group. “Huawei’s culture of innovation places us in prime
position to develop devices that bring people the benefits and joy of
technology through 4G LTE connectivity.”

HUAWEI
MediaPad X1

HUAWEI
MediaPad X1 combines the functionality of a smartphone and tablet
with 4G LTE connectivity to provide an all-round mobile experience.
MediaPad X1’s full aluminum alloy unibody is compact and weighs
less than a canned drink at 239g. Ultra-slim at 7.18mm, the device
provides outstanding comfort and ease of use, even when operated with
a single hand. Its 7-inch 1200 x 1920 FHD LTPS 10-point capacitive
touch display provides an incredibly crisp and dynamic visual
experience and features an outstanding 80 percent screen-to-body
ratio. MediaPad X1 features content adaptive brightness control
(CABC) technology together with a 515 nits brightness level to allow
amazing visual clarity under direct sunlight, and also includes
intelligent grip suppression so you can hold and scroll
simultaneously.

MediaPad
X1 is powered by a Kirin 910 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The ultra-long lasting 5000 mAh battery
provides an exceptional 21 days of standby time, more than five full
days of continuous video or web surfing, and also powers additional
mobile devices with its reverse charging function. MediaPad X1 uses
the ‘Super Decode Media Files’ function to differentiate between
file types to ensure the smooth streaming of media while preserving
battery power and the ‘Mail Grouping Service’ which
differentiates between various types of signals and mobile phone
ringtones to organize messages.

MediaPad
X1 makes professional-quality photography possible on a phablet with
an advanced 13MP Sony Exmor R BSI rear-facing camera that has a five
plastic elements (5P) lens featuring panoramic shooting and an
IMAGESmart engine with auto-scene recognition. MediaPad X1’s 5MP
front-facing camera has a four plastic elements (4P) lens and
Huawei’s
proprietary self-focus tips, preview screen,
10-level auto-facial enhancement and voice-activated hands-free
capture, to take the best ‘selfies’. The phablet adds
an extra dimension to photos with the ‘Voice Photo’ function,
which takes photos accompanied by a 10-second audio clip that can be
shared via Facebook and WeChat. The
IR blue glass infrared filter also enables filming or photographing
in low light.

HUAWEI
TalkBand
B1

HUAWEI
TalkBand B1 is the perfect hybrid ‘talk and track’ mobile
companion to MediaPad X1, featuring enhanced connectivity through
wireless calling and daily activity tracking on-the-go. With a
Bluetooth™ 4.1 wireless earpiece, TalkBand B1 enables up to seven
hours of continuous calling and includes a 1.4-inch flexible OLED
display. TalkBand B1 is designed to support wireless calling on both
Android 2.3+ and iOS 5.0+ compatible devices, and syncs effortlessly
via NFC. For added security, TalkBand B1 vibrates if more than 10
meters away from the synced smart device.

TalkBand
B1 wirelessly tracks activity time and progress, including steps
taken, miles covered and calories burned. It intelligently records
the duration and quality of sleep, and has a smart alarm and nap
functions to improve rest.

TalkBand
B1 is made of hypo-allergenic, sweat-resistant and anti-UV materials
to prevent aging and discoloration. Weighing just 26g and only 14.6mm
thin, the device features a fashionable bendable curve design that
fits perfectly around the wrist. The 9.4g earpiece sits securely
within the band of TalkBand B1 and is easily removable when needed.
With a 90 mAh battery, TalkBand B1 lasts six days without the need to
recharge, and takes only two hours to charge using the USB connector.

LTE
Cat4-enabled to make connectivity faster and more reliable than ever,
MediaPad X1 and M1 download
work files in seconds and a 1GB movie in one minute with speeds of up
to 150 Mbps. With in-built WiFi routers, 2.4/5G dual mode WiFi
support, as well as voice call and SMS capabilities, the devices
provide on-the-spot connection to friends and family. The
AirSharing function enables screen sharing and the transfer of images
via cloud photo sharing.Navigating
MediaPads X1 and M1 is a breeze with the latest intuitive and
easy-to-use interface, Emotion UI 2.0, featuring easily customizable
homescreens, enhanced ‘Standard’ and ‘Simplicity’ UIs and
more than 1,000 diverse themes.